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Influential Economic Thinkers Quiz

#1

Who is considered the father of modern economics?

Adam Smith
Explanation

Pioneer of capitalism and 'invisible hand' concept.

#2

Which economist is associated with the concept of 'invisible hand'?

Adam Smith
Explanation

Proposed the idea of an 'invisible hand' guiding markets.

#3

Who is often referred to as the 'father of capitalism'?

Adam Smith
Explanation

Commonly regarded as the 'father of capitalism.'

#4

Which economist is known for his theory of supply-side economics?

Arthur Laffer
Explanation

Introduced the 'Laffer Curve'.

#5

Who developed the theory of comparative advantage?

David Ricardo
Explanation

Formulated the concept of comparative advantage.

#6

Which economist is known for his theory of the 'Laffer Curve'?

Arthur Laffer
Explanation

Developed the supply-side economic concept of the 'Laffer Curve.'

#7

Which economist developed the 'Quantity Theory of Money'?

Milton Friedman
Explanation

Contributed to monetary economics with the 'Quantity Theory of Money.'

#8

Who is known for the concept of 'opportunity cost'?

David Ricardo
Explanation

Introduced the economic principle of 'opportunity cost.'

#9

Who wrote the book 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money'?

John Maynard Keynes
Explanation

Key figure in Keynesian economics.

#10

Who is the author of the book 'Das Kapital'?

Karl Marx
Explanation

Authored 'Das Kapital' and a key figure in socialist theory.

#11

Which economist is associated with the concept of 'creative destruction'?

Joseph Schumpeter
Explanation

Coined the term 'creative destruction' in economic theory.

#12

Which economist is associated with the 'theory of the firm'?

Ronald Coase
Explanation

Contributed to the theory of the firm with Coase Theorem.

#13

Who developed the 'Austrian School' of economics?

Ludwig von Mises
Explanation

Key figure in Austrian School economics.

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